By Terrance Thornton | Independent Newsmedia Inc. USA
A cherished place of worship, empathy and renewal is taking next steps in its effort to expand upon its 25-acre property in the heart of the Town of Paradise Valley.
The Franciscan Renewal Center, which has existed since 1951, has plans to completely renovate and expand the center’s existing facilities, including the construction of a new church allowing for more than double the amount of patrons, according to Tara La Bouff, a spokeswoman for the Franciscan Renewal Center.